as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window
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Recent Examples of sturdiness
The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Hourleey Outdoor Lighted Gift Boxes Hundreds of Amazon shoppers give Hourleey’s whimsical LED gift boxes a thumbs up for their ambience, sturdiness, and just-right size for a front door display.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
Neoclassicism isn’t Norman Foster’s thing, but theatrical sturdiness is.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Schwinn Koen is a favorite of mine for its sturdiness, adjustability, and ergonomic design.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Edgerton’s performance style has always tended toward sturdiness, which has often drawn charges of being stiff or dull.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The tree also has fire-resistant and hypo-allergenic branches, as well as a metal base for extra sturdiness.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The ultimate addition to an apartment or condo, the bed frame’s noise-free, space-saving design receives a 10 out of 10 score for sturdiness from commerce market editor Kate McGregor.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Hourleey Outdoor Lighted Gift Boxes Hundreds of Amazon shoppers give Hourleey’s whimsical LED gift boxes a thumbs up for their ambience, sturdiness, and just-right size for a front door display.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
Neoclassicism isn’t Norman Foster’s thing, but theatrical sturdiness is.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
This distilled into denim bottoms that reflected the material’s sturdiness, which moved with a flourish.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Schwinn Koen is a favorite of mine for its sturdiness, adjustability, and ergonomic design.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Edgerton’s performance style has always tended toward sturdiness, which has often drawn charges of being stiff or dull.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company prides itself on its low prices, reliability, convenience, and superior customer service, according to its website.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The new agreement says that Ukraine’s sovereignty and its ability to defend itself are non-negotiable elements of any peace deal and warned that its self-defense is essential to its own security and wider Euro-Atlantic stability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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